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    So what is "narrow?"

    Around 1861, about 53% percent of the railroads in the US used 4' 8 1/2" guage, the others using 4'9', 4'10", 5' (21%, and popular in the south), 5'6", and 6'. So, for example, if I model 4' 8 1/2" southern railroad during the 1855-65 period, am I a narrow gauger? Just askin...:mrgreen:
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    Size of decoder?

    Ok, here is a silly one. How big are decoders? I am planning to scratchbuild a 4-4-0 American, and would like to leave the option of fitting a DCC decoder at some future date open, but I have not been able to find out the answer to that rather basic question. Thanks, Elnathan
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    Plans for 4-4-0 locomotives?

    I don't know if this is the proper forum for this, but I can't think of a better one... Having located a source for spoked drivers as well as other useful stuff in the form of Alan Gibson (Thanks, hminky), I now have run into another problem- plans! I am having trouble locating good drawings...
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    Spoked Driving Wheels

    Greetings! I have recently come to the conclusion that if I want a decent HO 4-4-0 I will have to build it myself. Accordingly, I am busy gathering the information (plans, suppliers, etc.) necessary. One thing I have not found so far is driving wheels. Do any of you know a source for 1860-80...
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